36. Bathing

the study of the therapeutic uses of various types of bathing;
hydrotherapy. —
balneologist,
n. —
balneologic,
balneological,
adj.

bathophobia

an intense dislike of bathing.

caldarium

Ancient Rome.
a room where hot baths were taken.

hydrotherapy

the treatment of diseases through the use of water, whether internal or
external, as whirlpool baths, compresses, or drinking mineral waters.
Also
hydrotherapeutics
. —
hydrotherapist,
n.
—
hydrotherapeutic,
hydrotherapeutical,
adj.

Kneippism

a 19th-century treatment of diseases by types of hydrotherapy, as warm
or cold baths and walking barefoot in dewy grass.

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